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HubAS THE first hybrid OrSem, OrSem Tindig is full of novel experiences for the freshies. This year’s O-Hosts are ready to take the stage by storm—both online and onsite. Meet the five personalities grooving with you this year by clicking their photos below. Bea Verdadero: Your sweet, substantial daldalera Duane Madriñan: Your kuya ng bayan […]
August 2, 2022
HubThis year’s OrSem might still be online, but that doesn’t mean it won’t be fun and full of energy. Bringing in the hype, OrSem Tayo welcomes an all-new crew of O-Hosts to their online stage. Get to know the four fresh personalities by clicking on their photos below. Tia Lero: Coming in hot Kris Gonzales: […]
August 14, 2021
TV & FilmIt’s no secret that the global film industry has been upended because of the pandemic. What more for local cinema? Moviehouses and film studios have operated in limited capacities, while avid viewers have turned to online streaming services as a temporary relief for their in-house moviegoing experiences. Despite these changes, the Metro Manila Film Festival […]
January 6, 2021
Theater & ArtsThe Filipino art community is not new to conducting online initiatives for the benefit of our country’s more vulnerable sectors. In the devastating wake of Typhoon Ulysses, local artists have once again begun conducting donation drives and commissions for a cause in order to help calamity victims and relief operations. Vantage Magazine has compiled a […]
November 15, 2020
HypeSix months into quarantine, you may feel like you’ve seen and tried every self-care trend in the book. With so much time for yourself, it makes sense to try to find ways to cope with the current circumstances and feelings of isolation. If you’re looking for something new to better your physical or mental health, […]
September 10, 2020
HubAteneo’s Freshman Orientation Seminar (OrSem) always tries to live up to its tagline of “No other university does it the way we do.” For this year, hundreds of upperclassmen continue to bring the event to life from the comfort of their respective homes. Any event wouldn’t be complete without hosts, and so four fresh and […]
August 22, 2020
Theater & ArtsWant to read something new, but don’t know where to start? Don’t worry, Vantage has got you covered. Here, we share our top picks so you can spend less time looking for great titles and more time reading them. Little Fires Everywhere (2017) by Celeste Ng Recommended for: Anyone who likes small-town dramas like Gilmore […]
May 9, 2020
FoodIn our last installment of JGSOM Student Enterprise Center (JSEC) reviews, Vantage looks into two JSEC mainstays: Chicken and burgers—along with drinks and desserts to cap them off. Click on the links below to know which ones are worth the try. Chicken and burgers Drinks and desserts Editors’ Note: In the interest of fairness, Vantage […]
October 20, 2019
FoodVantage is back with our second installment of JGSOM Student Enterprise Center (JSEC) reviews. In this round, we take on the tastes of home and away, from Filipino to international fare. Click on the links to know which ones are worth the try. Filipino favorites Worldwide eats Editors’ Note: In the interest of fairness, […]
October 18, 2019
FoodThe JGSOM Student Enterprise Center (JSEC) is witness to food concepts both old and new—and this batch of stalls is no different. Vantage rounds up this year’s offerings in three installments, starting with JSEC’s oriental options. Click on the links below to know which ones are worth the try. Flavors of Asia Editors’ Note: In […]
October 16, 2019
TV & FilmWhen pit against international blockbusters, local films hardly get the screen time they deserve. That’s why the Film Development Council of the Philippines’ Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino (PPP) is always worth celebrating: These proudly Filipino works have at least a week to themselves in movie houses across the country. PPP was slated to run for […]
September 22, 2019
The Ateneo Freshman Orientation Seminar (OrSem) is one of the biggest student-led events on campus. Its Organizing Committee, Subcore, Talks and Tours (TNT), and Security and Mobilization (SecMob) volunteers, along with hundreds of other upperclassmen, all come together to make the OrSem magic a reality. Within this huge team, six energetic and charismatic students have […]
July 28, 2019
HubEach year, six hosts with different, yet equally magnetic personalities kick off the Ateneo Orientation Seminar (OrSem) festivities. These O-Hosts are rigorously trained for months to ensure that they are able to give the freshmen an OrSem to remember. However, behind their carefully crafted personas are fellow students with their own stories to tell. Click […]
August 18, 2018
TV & FilmBy the time December 25th rolls around, the annual Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) takes over theaters nationwide. Each year, several Filipino-produced films are handpicked to make up the MMFF roster. All foreign films are barred from theaters starting Christmas Day till the first weekend of January, to ensure that only MMFF films are shown. […]
January 8, 2018
FoodEvery year, the John Gokongwei Student Enterprise Center (JSEC) offers a new roster of inventive food stalls run exclusively by Atenean student-entrepreneurs. Despite the chaos of the noontime lunch rush, JSEC always proves to be an Atenean favorite. From the rich flavors of Mediterranean cuisine to the comforts of Southern food, each stall always has […]
September 25, 2017
TV & FilmAn unapologetic look into Filipino child poverty. The streets of Manila through a child’s eyes. The unique life, traditions, and perspectives of the Aetas. A farm girl opening fire on a Philippine eagle. All this and more are present in this year’s Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino, an annual film festival showcasing the best of Filipino cinema. Twelve […]
August 21, 2017
Hubby Vantage Magazine Staff The Orientation Seminar, commonly known as OrSem, is one of the grandest spectacles of Atenean culture. Hundreds of student volunteers from all levels in the university gather to meticulously plan months ahead to make the very best OrSem experience for the incoming freshman. Part of this hallowed experience are the […]
July 23, 2017
FoodBetween The Buns By Manuel M. Aldeguer The name of the game is chicken schnitzel sandwiches for Between the Buns. The stall isn’t exactly German-themed, as the schnitzel and pretzel buns are incorporated with elements from other cuisines. Regardless, you’ll definitely have yourself a treat with their chicken sandwich, crinkle sandwich, and popcorn (which is […]
September 14, 2016
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August 1, 2016
Excited for OrSem? The O-Hosts are too! Read on to know Hans, Issa, Donna, I, Glyds, and Brian. Donna Lee: The rookie By Luisa C. Jocson and Angela R. Natividad Donna Lee, incoming Management sophomore, is the de facto baby of the bunch as just the year before she herself was one of the anxious freshmen […]
July 24, 2016